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The  SCRANTON  LACE  COMPANY 

SCRANTON.  PENNA. 


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1  (contents 

The  Art  of  Window  Draping  .  .  .  Foreword 

The  Entrance  ..... 

5 

The  Stairway  Window 

7 

The  Man’s  Den  ..... 

9 

French  Doors  and  Inswinging  Casements 

11 

Triple  Outswinging  Casements 

13 

Groups  of  Windows  .... 

15 

Living  Room  Windows  that  Invite  Sunshine 

17 

Groups  of  Double  Casements  in  the  Sun  Room  . 

19 

The  Library  with  Dignity 

21 

The  Breakfast  Room 

.  23 

The  Window  Alcove  .... 

25 

The  Colonial  Dining  Room 

.  27 

Wide  Single  Bed  Room  Windows  . 

29 

Small  Bed  Room  Windows 

.  31 

The  Care  of  Your  Curtains 

32 

Two 


a  RUE  distinction  in  the  home  of  today  lies  in  the  careful  and 
judicious  selection  of  the  smaller  items  of  furnishing.  These, 
if  properly  grouped,  add  that  touch  of  refinement  which  is 
the  true  art  of  home-making. 

One  of  the  most  important  of  these  smaller  items  is  the  window 
curtaining.  Perhaps  no  other  one  thing  offers  such  a  wide  scope  for  the 
exercise  of  good  taste  within  the  limits  of  moderate  cost.  For  the  beauty 
and  charm  of  your  curtains  lie  not  so  much  in  their  intrinsic  value,  but 
in  the  design  and  discernment  with  which  they  are  draped. 

POINTS  TO  BE  CONSIDERED 

In  choosing  the  materials  and  determining  the  style  of  hanging  for  your 
windows,  several  points  must  be  considered.  The  architecture  of  the  win¬ 
dow  is  important;  so  also  is  the  interior  decoration  of  the  room.  If  the 
room  is  dark  the  curtaining  must  let  in  daylight.  If  there  is  a  flood  of 
sunlight,  it  will  be  necessary  to  tone  down  the  glare.  A  window  directly 
on  the  street  or  commanded  by  the  windows  of  near  neighbors  must  be 
screened  to  secure  privacy  without  excluding  light.  There  are  appropri¬ 
ate  styles  for  living-rooms,  others  for  dining-rooms,  still  others  for  bed¬ 
rooms,  the  latter  including  a  number  of  designs  that  make  attractive  bed 
covers.  It  is  to  assist  in  the  solution  of  such  problems  that  this  volume 
has  been  prepared. 

It  is  not  within  our  province  to  put  forth  definite  instructions  as  to  what 
is  correct  and  proper  for  all  types  of  windows.  Personal  taste  must  always, 
to  a  great  extent,  be  the  governing  factor.  In  these  pages  the  attempt  has 
been  rather  to  illustrate  the  general  types  of  windows,  and  to  suggest  for 
each  the  general  approved  method  of  curtaining  and  draping. 

Obviously,  it  is  impossible  to  show  every  variety  of  design  and  texture  in 
the  line  of  Scranton  Laces  and  Lustre  Fabrics.  The  better  stores  every¬ 
where,  have  however,  the  complete  Scranton  Line  of  Fringed  Panels  and 
Pair  Goods,  Maid-O-Net  Curtains,  Filet  and  Shadow  Nets,  Lustre-Lace, 
Lustre  Marquisette,  Lustre  Tafetta  and  Lustre  Bedspreads. 

Scranton  Fabrics  are  all  unqualifiedly  gauranteed.  You  can  depend  on 
their  being  properly  made,  in  correct  style,  and  moderately  priced.  Bet¬ 
ter  Laces  and  Lustre  Fabrics  are  not  made.  The  Scranton  Label  on  each 
Curtain  is  for  your  protection  and  is  your  guarantee. 


Three 


The  Entrance  Hall 


LUSTRE  MARQUISETTE 
No.  700 

Made  in  36  inch  and  48  inch  widths 
in  eleven  colors 


OVERDRAPE 
No.  800 

Made  46  inches  in  width  in  ten  colors 


N  MANY  of  the  modern  homes 
the  modified  Colonial  doorway  is 
used.  This  presents  windows  on 
either  side  of  the  doorway. 


In  the  treatment  illustrated  the  Scranton 
Lustre  Marquisette  is  used  for  window  and 
door  curtain.  The  door  curtain  is  held  taut 
at  top  and  bottom  by  3-8"  brass  rods.  They 
are  finished  at  top  and  bottom  with  1" 
heading  above  a  1"  casing.  Seventy-five 
percent  fullness  is  allowed. 


The  Lustre  Marquisette  window  curtains  are 
finished  at  the  top  with  a  1"  heading  above 
a  1"  casing.  A  pair  is  used  at  the  window. 
They  fall  to  the  sill.  These  illustrated  are 
bound  at  the  bottom  and  center  side  with 
taffeta  ribbon.  Many  different  edgings  and 
trimmings  may  be  used.  Much  originality 
may  be  gained  when  individual  curtains  are 
made  for  individual  rooms  that  is  impossible 
to  attain  in  a  stock  curtain.  The  Lustre 
Marquisette  comes  in  many  colors  and  in 
two  widths,  36"  and  48". 


The  overhangings  are  of  the  Scranton  Lustre 
Plain  Taffeta.  This  is  a  new  material  and 
is  46"  wide.  The  striped  taffeta  is  also  very 
attractive  and  may  be  had  in  several  charm¬ 
ing  color  combinations. 


Five 


Six 


The  Stairway  Window 


LUSTRE -LACE  FILET 
FRINGED  CURTAIN 
No.  16046 


Made  2 %  yards  long  by  30  inches 
wide  in  silver  and  gold. 

OVERDRAPES 
No.  801 

46  inches  wide  in  ten  colors 


OR  the  small  regulation  window 
that  is  often  placed  on  the  first 
landing  of  the  stairway, the  arrange¬ 
ment  of  glass  curtains  and  draper¬ 
ies  should  be  the  same  as  those  in 
the  living  room  if  the  stairway  opens  directly 
into  it.  If  not,  they  may  be  different  but 
they  should  harmonize  in  line  and  color. 

The  quality  and  texture  of  the  Filet  Lustre 
Lace  Curtain  is  particularly  adaptable  to 
small  windows.  The  patterns  are  small  and 
attractive,  the  mesh  is  square  and  the  lus¬ 
trous  weave  gives  the  curtain  a  soft  and  airy 
appearance.  These  curtains  are  234  yards 
long  and  hang  to  the  sill.  The  only  sewing 
that  is  necessary  is  a  loose  casing  at  the  top 
when  the  correct  measurement  is  taken. 

The  draperies  are  of  Scranton  Striped  Lustre 
Taffeta  which  come  in  various  color  com¬ 
binations.  They  are  lined  and  hung  with 
rings  which  hook  on  the  valance  board  as 
shown  on  sketch  “A."  They  are  draped 
back  with  tie-backs  of  the  same  material. 
These  are  cut  to  pattern,  interlined  with 
crinolin  and  lined.  Small  hooks  are  sewn 
about  an  inch  from  the  ends,  these  hook  on 
drapery  hooks  which  are  fastened  into  the 
side  trim. 

The  shaped  valance  is  made  over  buckram 
and  lined,  finished  at  the  bottom  edge  with 
fringe  and  top  edge  with  a  small  tape;  see 
sketch  “B,”  and  is  tacked  to  a  flat  wooden 
board  which  is  covered  with  the  same  lining 
as  the  draperies  and  is  fastened  on  the 
wooden  trim  with  brackets;  see  sketch  “E.” 


Seven 


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Eight 


The  Man’s  Den 


LUSTRE-LACE  FRINGED 
CASEMENT  CURTAIN 

No.  16175 

Made  2jff  yards  long  by  43  inches 
wide.  Yard  goods  to  match  is 
available  under  Nos.  16263. 
Both  are  finished  in  sil¬ 
ver  and  gold. 


IMPLICITY  of  arrangement  and 
comfort  are  man’s  prime  requi¬ 
sites  in  interior  decorations.  A 
chair  of  ease,  a  pipe,  a  book  and 
light  regulated  comfortably  without  too 
much  effort. 

The  three  regulation  windows  provide  the 
light.  The  small  mesh  Lustre-Lace  Case¬ 
ment  curtains,  diffuses  it  slightly  robbing  it 
of  any  glare  it  might  have.  The  light  roller 
shades  further  regulate  it  to  taste  and  pro¬ 
vide  privacy  while  the  straight  hung  over¬ 
curtains  suggest  simplicity  and  manishness. 

The  Lustre-Lace  Casement  curtains  are  fin¬ 
ished  at  the  top  with  a  one  inch  heading 
above  a  one  inch  casing.  They  hang  straight 
to  the  sill,  a  pair  to  each  window,  and  for 
those  who  prefer  making  their  own  curtains 
this  Lustre-Lace  also  comes  by  the  yard. 
The  yard  goods  to  match  the  Lustre-Lace 
Casement  curtains  may  also  be  happily  used 
in  the  same  room  on  French  and  glass  doors. 

The  overdraperies  may  be  made  to  draw  or 
they  may  not  and  are  finished  at  the  top 
with  a  four  inch  pinch  pleated  heading.  At 
the  back  of  the  pleats  rings  are  sewn  which 
slide  easily  on  a  half  inch  brass  rod  which 
carry  the  overhangings.  Double  rods  are 
used  as  in  sketch  “A". 

The  sketch  shows  a  treatment  where  the 
three  windows  are  draped  as  a  group.  In 
this  instance  the  overdraperies  do  not  draw, 
though  the  full  width  is  used  in  each  hang¬ 
ing. 


Nine 


Ten 


French  Doors  and  Inswinging 

Casements 


PLAIN  FILET  NET 
No.  16650 

Made  36  inches  wide;  under  No. 
13339 — 46  inches  wide.  The 
colors  are  ivory  and 
natural. 


ITTLE  variety  can  be  employed  in 
draping  French  doors  or  inswing¬ 
ing  casements.  If  they  are  to  be 
operated  with  ease,  the  nets  must 
be  held  firmly  in  place  at  top  and 
bottom  by  small  round  or  flat  brass  rods.  If 
the  doors  open  on  a  street  or  garden  the  net 
covers  the  entire  door.  If,  however,  they 
merely  open  into  another  room,  the  upper 
panes  of  glass  may  be  left  bare.  The  top 
rod  is  placed  on  the  wooden  frame  work 
between  the  first  and  second  panes  of  glass. 

A  plain  filet  net  or  an  inconspicuous  pattern 
is  most  interestingly  used  on  doors  and  win¬ 
dows  of  this  type.  These  are  made  in  two 
widths,  36"  and  46".  In  these  fine  nets  a 
75  to  100  percent  fulness  should  be  allowed. 
On  French  doors  and  casements  measure¬ 
ment  should  be  taken  about  1"  either  side 
of  glass,  top  and  bottom.  This  includes  a 
1"  casing  but  not  the  1"  heading  that  is 
added  top  and  bottom.  The  rod  should  take 
up  just  enough  material  to  make  the  cur¬ 
tain  quite  taut. 

The  overhangings  on  the  French  doors  add 
color  to  the  room  and  insure  privacy  when 
it  is  desired.  They  are  made  to  draw.  As 
material  is  not  so  heavy,  the  3"  French 
heading  is  lined  with  paper  cambric  which 
stiffens  the  top  and  is  finished  with  ljd>" 
pinch  pleats.  French  heading  hooks  are  sewn 
at  the  back  of  the  pleats.  Inswinging  case¬ 
ments  are  treated  in  the  same  manner. 


Eleven 


Twelve 


Triple  Outs  winging  Casements 


LUSTRE  MARQUISETTE 
CASEMENT  CURTAIN 

No.  2116 

Made  2 %  yards  long  by  34  inches 
wide.  Also  44  inches  wide  under 
No.  2115.  The  colors  are 
Maize,  Sand,  Gold  and 
Champagne.  Yard 
goods  to  match. 

No.  700 


HE  sunroom  has  become  so  a  part 
of  our  modern  American  home  that 
it  may  almost  be  called  the  nucleus 
of  American  architecture.  We  may 
some  day  evolve  an  American 
style.  If  so,  there  is  little  doubt  that  the 
room  of  windows  will  head  a  very  impor¬ 
tant  place. 

The  triple  outswinging  casements  form  a 
group  and  are  treated  as  such  in  this  sun- 
room.  As  it  is  a  town  house,  being  directly 
on  the  street,  glass  curtains  of  Lustre  Mar¬ 
quisette  are  hung  from  one  of  a  set  of  double 
rods.  They  are  finished  with  a  3"  fringe  and 
fall  just  to  the  sill.  A  pair  of  curtains  44" 
wide  are  used  on  each  window,  as  the  window 
space  to  be  covered  is  wide.  These  curtains 
may  be  had  also  in  the  34"  width  for  narrow 
windows.  They  are  hung  from  rings  sewn  at 
the  top  so  that  they  may  be  drawn  back 
easily  when  desired.  Rings  are  also  sewn  at 
the  top  of  the  overhanging  and  are  drawn 
through  the  operation  of  a  small  pulley,  see 
diagram  “D”.  This  Lustre  Marquisette  can 
also  be  had  by  the  yard  in  two  different 
widths  in  various  solid  color  casement  effects. 

The  overhangings  which  take  the  place  of 
shades  are  hung  from  the  outside  rod  of  the 
double  fixture  as  in  diagram  “A”  and  they 
are  lined.  When  lining  overhangings,  care 
must  be  taken  to  have  the  lining  full  so 
there  is  no  possibility  of  its  pulling.  The 
bottom  is  left  open,  the  overhangings  and 
the  lining  being  hemmed  separately.  They 
are  often  more  satisfactory  if  made  by  hand. 

The  pleated  valance  measures  12"  wide  and 
is  made  to  extend  over  each  group  of  win¬ 
dows.  This  valance  is  lined  and  then  pinch 
pleated.  A  tape  is  sewn  to  the  top  of  the 
valance  which  in  turn  is  tacked  to  a  board, 
see  diagram  “C  ”,  which  is  placed  on  the  trim 
of  the  window  and  held  there  by  brackets. 
The  valance  is  finished  with  a  fringe. 


Thirteen 


Fourteen 


Groups  of  Windows 


S'Si 


INDOWS  that  are  placed  in  groups 
of  two  or  three  are  often  most  at¬ 
tractive  when  they  are  simply 
draped.  They  afford  an  excellent 
opportunity  to  use  a  simple  combination 
Lustre  Lace  casement  curtain. 

These  Lustre  Combination  nets  are  admira¬ 
ble  for  casement  windows  of  all  kinds  and 
may  be  had  by  the  yard  for  French  doors 
and  inswinging  casements. 

The  curtains  and  overhangings  illustrated  are 
carried  by  double  3-8"  brass  rods.  The  glass 
curtains  are  hung  from  the  inside  rod  and 
overdraperies  from  the  outside. 


CASEMENT  CURTAINS 
OF  LUSTRE-LACE 

No.  16150 

Made  2  yards  long  by  38  inches 
wide.  Yard  goods  to  match  No. 
16265.  Both  come  in  silver 
and  gold  colors. 


The  Lustre  Lace  casement  curtain  is  finished 
at  the  top  with  a  1"  heading  above  a  1" 
casing.  They  fall  to  the  sill.  Measurements 
for  glass  curtains  should  be  taken  from  the 
top  of  the  flat  trim  at  the  top  of  the  window 
to  the  sill.  The  rod  will  take  up  about  1-2" 
of  material  which  will  allow  a  1-2"  sweep  of 
the  sill  when  the  curtains  are  hung. 

The  sketch  shows  the  treatment  on  casement 
windows  with  the  curtains  drawn  back. 


Fifteen 


rv-i- v-.k.-- 


Sixteen 


cy/ie  Scranton  Lace  Co. 

Scranton,  Pa. 


Scranton  Lustre  Spreads 


Copyright,  1927 


THE  SCRANTON  LACE  COMPANY 

SCRANTON,  PENNA. 


NEW  YORK 
295  Fifth  Avenue 


TORONTO 
1 10  Wellington  St.  West 


CHICAGO 
1510  Republic  Bldg 


FASHION  DECREES 


j^jjstre  "Bedspreads 

N  THE  smart,  colorful  bedrooms  of  to-day  the 
plain  white  Crochet  and  Satin  spreads  of  yester¬ 
year  have  no  place.  For  style  and  harmony  in 
decoration  demand  bedspreads  of  soft,  blend¬ 
ing  colors;  new  and  virile  designs;  and  silk-like 
lustrous  finishes.  Scranton  Lustre  Bedspreads 
are  woven  to  meet  exactly  these  new  require¬ 
ments  of  your  bedrooms. 

Skilled  designers  search  the  far  corners  of  the  earth  for  rare  motifs 
and  scrolls  for  Lustre  Bedspreads.  Dupont  chemists  make  new 
and  fast  colors  for  them  exclusively.  American  weavers  of  the 
highest  type  make  the  spreads  as  no  one  else  can. 

All  of  these  advantages  combined  cannot  but  help  make  Scranton 
Lustre  Bedspreads  exclusive.  That  they  have  been,  and  are, 
copied  is  the  sincerest  proof  of  their  worth;  but,  you  can  always 
make  sure  of  the  original  by  looking  for  the  “Scranton’’  red  label 
sewn  in  the  corner.  This  label  also  assures  you  of  your  spreads 
being  fast  in  color,  correct  in  style,  and,  after  a  dozen  launderings 
— still  as  crisp  as  new. 

The  better  stores  carry  in  every  wanted  size,  twin  bed  or  double 
bed,  all  of  the  spreads  shown  in  this  booklet. 

The  next  time  you  need  spreads,  examine  Scranton  Lustre  Bed¬ 
spreads.  Note  their  firm  close-woven  texture,  smart  colorings, 
and  soft,  gleaming  lustre, — Spreads  you  will  be  proud  to  own 
and  show  your  guests. 


SCRANTON 


LUSTRE  BEDSPREAD  N°  1700 


Scranton  Lustre  Bedspread  No .  1700 


The  Handiwork  of  Master  Craftsmen 
for  Master  Bedrooms 


HEN  women  who  decorate  homes  for  others,  decorate 


homes  of  their  own,  almost  invariably  they  choose  this 


smart,  fashionable  Scranton  spread.  Its  rare,  blending  colors 
and  rich,  lustrous,  all-over  floral  pattern  make  it  a  most 
charming  spread  for  Master  Bedrooms.  The  appropriate 
color  combinations  to  choose  from  are  many.  The  luxurious, 
lustre  finish  of  it  adds  dignity  and  reserve  which  are  the  key¬ 
notes  in  decorating  bedrooms  of  this  kind. 


Lustre  Spread  No.  1800 


For  Bedrooms  of  Painted  Furniture 


SMART  bedrooms  of  painted  furniture  are  much  in  vogue 
right  now.  For  a  room  of  this  kind,  Lustre  Spread  No. 
1800  is  specially  designed.  The  distinctive  color  combinations 
add  just  the  proper  touch  to  the  room  as  a  whole,  enliven¬ 
ing  and  setting  off  to  the  best  advantage  your  painted  furniture. 
The  small  diamond  patterning  gives  to  the  spread  that  chic 
tailored  appearance  of  custom-made  coverings.  Like  all  Lustre 
Spreads,  its  soft,  silky  radiance  will  enchant  and  please  you 
always. 


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; 


SCRANTON  LUSTRE  BEDSPREAD  NQ  1800 


SCRANTON  LUSTRE  BEDSPREAD 


N2  1500 


Scranton  Lustre  Bedspread  No.  1500 

When  Guests  Stay  Overnight 

FOR  the  guest  room,  hospitality  is  the  decorative  keynote. 

It  is  there  your  guests  discern  most  carefully  the  manner 
and  mode  of  your  home.  The  bed,  being  most  conspicuous, 
first  attracts  attention.  Whatever  type  the  guest  room  bed 
may  be,  from  four-poster  to  simple  panel  back,  a  Lustre  Spread 
on  it  will  add  zest  and  color  to  the  room.  Your  guests  will 
instinctively  feel  that  touch  of  good  taste  so  charmingly 
expressed  by  this  spread. 

Lustre  Spread  No.  8200 

Beautiful  Spreads  Need  Not  Be  Expensive 

A  STUNNING  new  spread  is  this.  Made  like  the  old- 
time  dimity  or  crinkled  spread,  but  of  Rayon  filling  and 
cotton  warp.  Rich,  dignified,  quiet,  it  fits  admirably  most 
any  bedroom  in  your  home.  Inexpensive,  too.  The  colors  are 
plain  natural,  natural  striped  with  blue  and  with  rose.  It  has 
the  same  close  weave  and  radiant  lustre  of  the  higher-priced 
spreads.  You  will  be  delighted  with  its  style  and  adaptability.  . 


Lustre  Spread  No.  1310 


An  Ultra-Modern  Spread 


COLORS,  crinkled  stripes,  pattern,  skillfully  combined 
make  this  spread  the  peer  of  its  kind.  For  those  inclining 
to  that  which  we  term  Modern  Art,  this  spread  will  hold  a 
fresh  appeal.  The  rioting  color  combinations,  crinkly  stripes, 
and  low  relief  pattern  make  a  sparkling,  vivid  bedcovering. 
Many  are  the  rooms  which  will  be  given  new  life  and  vim  by 
the  addition  of  this  spread  to  the  bed. 


4* 


SCRANTON  LUSTRE  BEDSPREAD 


N9  1310 


z-About  Colors  and  Sizes 

SCRANTON  LUSTRE  BEDSPREADS  come  in  all  the 
popular  colors  and  combinations  of  color,  and  in  every 
wanted  size. 

Pattern  1800  comes  in  Orchid  and  Gold,  Blue  and  Champagne, 
Olive  and  Henna,  Rose  and  Gray  and  Ivory. 

Pattern  1700  comes  in  the  same  combinations  as  No.  1800. 
Pattern  1500  comes  in  Blue,  Rose,  Gold,  Green,  Bisque  and  Ivory. 
Pattern  8200  comes  in  Natural,  and  in  Blue  and  Rose  Stripes. 
Pattern  1310  comes  in  Rose,  Blue,  Gold  and  Green. 

Each  spread  too,  can  be  had  with  a  bolster  cover  to  match.  The  corners  are 
cut  where  desired,  or  finished  square.  Each  spread  is  carefully  scalloped,  the 
overlock  thread  sewn  on  securely  so  that  the  edge  of  the  spread  cannot  be  pulled 
off  or  fray  out. 

The  usual  sizes  are  72  in.  by  100  in.  or  72  in.  by  108  in.  for  twin  beds  and  90  in. 
by  100  in.  or  90  in.  by  108  in.  for  double  or  full  beds. 

The  108  in.  spread  is  long  enough  to  permit  part  of  it  being  tucked  under  the 
pillow,  doing  away  with  the  necessity  of  having  an  extra  bolster  cover. 

Every  Scranton  Lustre  Bedspread  is  absolutely  color  fast.  Many  tubbings  will 
not  fade  them  nor  dim  their  soft,  lustrous  finish.  Wash  quickly,  never  soak,  in 
almost  cool  suds  made  of  pure,  mild  soap.  We  recommend  FAB  or  LUX. 

Squeeze,  never  rub  or  twist.  Rinse  in  several  cool  waters 
As  for  Washing  until  last  rinse  is  clear.  To  insure  quick  even  drying,  fold 
the  spread  after  rinsing  and  pass  through  wringer  several 
times.  Hang  in  an  airy  place  out  of  wind  and  sun,  or  dry  flat.  Never  use 
clothes  pins.  When  slightly  damp,  ease  to  shape  and  press  with  warm  iron. 
Do  not  use  a  hot  iron.  Work  across  the  length  of  the  spread. 

All  Lustre  Spread  patterns  can  be  supplied  by  the  yard  for  the  making  up  of 
curtains  and  over-drapes  to  match  your  spreads.  The 
Curtains  regular  line  of  Scranton  Laces  also  has  in  it  many  kinds 
To  Match  of  Curtains  made  especially  for  bedroom  use :  Ruffled 

Your  Spreads  Curtains,  Fringe  Panels,  Maid-O-Nets  and  materials  by 

the  yard  in  Filets,  Shadow  Lace,  Lustre-Lace  and  Lustre 
Marquisette.  We  will  gladly  send  you  our  new  catalogue  on  Scranton  Lace 
without  charge. 


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Living  Room  Windows  That 
Invite  Sunshine 


LUSTRE-LACE  CURTAIN 
No.  16074 

Made  2  34  yards  long  by  40  inches 
wide.  Also  made  48  inches  wide 
under  No.  16080.  Yard  goods 
in  these  widths  Nos.  16274 
and  1 627  5  respec¬ 
tively.  All  come 
in  gold  and 
silver 
colors 


HE  large  expanse  of  double  and 
single  casements  is  broken  by  the 
soft  folds  of  Scranton  Lustre  Lace. 
Its  golden  tones  catch  the  sun¬ 
light  as  it  filters  through  its  meshes 
and  gives  a  glow  of  cheerfulness  to  the  room. 

The  glass  curtains  hang  straight  and  full  to 
the  sill,  a  pair  to  each  window.  The  48" 
width  is  used  at  the  center  casement  and  the 
40"  width  at  the  narrow  ones  and  they  are 
finished  at  the  top  with  a  1"  heading  above 
a  1"  casing.  This  Lustre  Lace  comes  by  the 
yard  in  two  different  widths  for  those  pre¬ 
ferring  to  make  their  own  curtains. 

The  overdraperies  take  the  place  of  shades 
and  are  made  to  draw.  They  hang  to  the 
bottom  of  the  wooden  trim  and  are  lined 
and  finished  at  the  top  with  2"  pinch  pleats 
at  the  back  of  which  are  sewn  French  head¬ 
ing  hooks. 

The  treatment  showing  a  valance  shaped  to 
conform  with  the  bay  is  sketched.  If  the 
valance  is  used  the  draw  curtains  hang  from 
the  rods  by  rings  sewn  at  the  top  of  the  drap¬ 
ery  as  shown  in  “A”.  The  gathered  valance 
hangs  from  a  wooden  cornice  painted  white 
to  correspond  with  the  woodwork.  The  val¬ 
ance  is  bound  with  a  taping  at  the  top  which 
is  tacked  on  the  back  of  the  cornice. 

Three  inches  are  added  to  the  measured  width 
of  the  window  taken  from  the  outer  edge  of 
the  wood  trim.  This  amount  is  subtracted 
from  the  width  of  the  material,  then  the  re¬ 
maining  amount  is  divided  into  5  or  7  parts, 
which  form  the  pinch  plaits.  The  first  plait 
is  taken  about  3"  from  the  side  edges.  Hooks 
or  rings  however  must  be  sewn  at  least  an 
inch  from  the  edge  to  hold  it  in  place. 


Seventeen 


'.V  'w 


Eighteen 


Groups  of  Double  Casements  in 

the  Sun-Room 


SCRANTON  FRINGED  PANEL 
No.  16163 

Made  2%  yards  by  42  inches  wide. 
Plain  top  with  bottom  border  de¬ 
sign.  Finished  in  natural 
color  only. 


T  IS  important  in  a  sunroom  that 
the  windows  be  curtained  to  per¬ 
mit  good  ventilation.  Too,  rooms 
of  this  character  may  be  treated 
in  a  more  individual  and  less  conservative 
manner  than  can  be  more  formal  living 
rooms. 

Both  of  these  points  were  held  in  mind  in 
choosing  the  open  meshed  medallion  effect 
fringe  curtain.  The  curtain  with  its  wide 
mesh  admits  the  sunlight  and  air  while  its 
patterned  border  repeats  the  design  of  figured 
cretonne  overhangings. 

Double  round  brass  rods  are  fastened  to  the 
top  of  the  wooden  trim  see  “A.”  The  inside 
rod  carries  the  glass  curtain  and  the  outer 
rod  the  draperies.  The  glass  curtains  fall 
straight  to  the  sill  and  are  finished  at  the 
top  with  a  1"  heading  above  a  1"  casing. 
The  draperies  fall  to  the  bottom  of  the  wood 
trim  and  are  finished  at  the  top  with  a 
French  heading,  at  the  back  of  which  rings 
are  sewn. 

These  groups  may  be  treated  as  one  window 
as  shown  in  the  sketch.  This  is  often  done, 
as  the  glass  curtain  falling  over  the  wooden 
trim  gives  it  a  soft  airy  effect. 


Nineteen 


Twenty 


The  Library  with  Dignity 


FLEMISH  FILET  PANEL 
No.  15380 

Made  2F>  yards  long  by  42  inches 
wide.  Yard  goods  pattern  No. 
15881  matches.  Available 
in  natural  only. 


HERE  are  many  old  houses  which 
possess  amazing  possibilities  and 
which  are  today  being  remodeled 
into  charming  homes.  Many  of 
these  possess  very  high  ceilings 
and  have  high  windows. 

The  group  of  windows  in  the  bay  of  this 
library  show  one  large  window  flanked  by 
two  narrow  ones.  They  are  slightly  recessed, 
the  frame-work  being  quite  decorative  in 
character  relieves  the  necessity  of  a  valance 
though  it  could  be  very  attractively  used  as 
illustrated  in  the  sketch  on  this  page,  see  “B”. 

The  Flemish  Filet  Curtain  chosen  for  this 
pattern  breaks  the  length  of  the  window, 
making  an  attractive  foil  for  the  striped 
overhanging.  The  lace  curtain  hangs  straight 
to  the  sill  from  a  3-8"  brass  rod.  The  rod  is 
run  through  a  one  inch  casing  above  which 
is  a  one  inch  heading.  One  pair  of  42"  cur¬ 
tains  are  used  on  each  of  the  windows  or  the 
same  Flemish  Filet  Lace  can  be  had  by  the 
yard  for  those  preferring  to  make  their  own 
curtains. 

The  overhangings  are  meant  to  take  the  place 
of  shades.  The  striped  material  was  chosen 
to  repeat  the  stripe  in  the  upholstery  and 
harmonize  with  the  architectural  contours  of 
the  room.  A  full  50"  width  is  used  for  each 
hanging.  They  hang  to  the  floor  and  are 
lined  with  sateen,  finished  at  the  top  with  a 
23^2"  pinch  pleated  heading.  Back  of  the 
pleats  are  sewn  French  Heading  hooks. 
These  hook  into  rings  which  slip  easily  upon 
the  pole  through  the  operation  of  a  small 
pulley. 

The  brass  rods  carrying  the  filet  net  curtains 
and  the  overhangings  are  placed  at  the  top 
of  the  window  trim  and  shaped  to  the  win¬ 
dow.  See  sketch  “A”. 


Twenty-one 


Twenty-two 


The  Breakfast  Room 


FRINGED  COTTON 
CASEMENT  CURTAIN 
No.  16091 


Made  2*4  yards  long  by  32  inches 
wide.  Also  41  inches  under  No. 
16092.  Yard  goods  to  match 
No.  9137.  Comes  in 
ivory  and  natural. 


HEER  and  sunlight  to  start  the 
day  right  is  the  best  known  pre¬ 
scription.  The  breakfast  room 
must  radiate  these  two  qualities 
and  so  should  first  be  built  on  the  east  side 
of  the  house,  and  should  second  have  as  little 
curtaining  as  possible,  and  third,  should 
abound  in  color. 

With  windows  to  the  right  and  windows  to 
the  left  a  wide  open  mesh  net  curtain  was 
selected.  This  is  finished  at  the  top  with  a 
3"  hem  which  is  pinch  pleated  and  at  the 
back  of  the  pinch  pleats  rings  are  sewn  so 
that  the  glass  curtains  may  be  drawn  back 
with  ease,  see  D  .  This  net  is  woven  in 
various  meshes  and  may  be  purchased  in 
two  widths  by  the  pair,  or  by  the  yard  for 
those  who  prefer  to  make  their  own  curtains. 

For  another  treatment  of  the  shape  leaded 
glass  windows  above  the  casements  see  dia¬ 
gram  “A”.  A  wooden  frame  is  made  to  fit 
the  shape  of  the  window.  A  1"  heading  a- 
bove  a  1"  casing  is  made  in  a  lengthwise 
piece  of  the  net.  The  frame  is  run  through 
at  the  top  and  is  gathered  together  tautly 
at  the  center  bottom.  This  joining  is  covered 
with  a  small  rosette  “E”. 

The  overhangings  are  finished  at  the  top 
with  pinch  pleats,  see  “B”,  and  may  be  used 
as  draw  curtains,  or  may  not. 


Twenty-three 


Tu-enty-four 


The  Window  Alcove 


SCRANTON-  FILET  NET 
No.  16660 

Made  45  inches  in  width.  Can  be 
had  in  ivory  and  natural 
colors. 

OVERDRAPE 
No.  800 


OR  windows  such  as  those  illustrat¬ 
ed,  where  large  window  space  is 
exposed,  the  small  patterned  filet 
nets  are  exceptionally  good. 

The  white  woodwork  and  architectural  fea¬ 
tures  provide  a  background  suitable  for  the 
simplest  of  hangings.  These  filet  nets  are 
most  attractive  when  made  into  curtains 
finished  with  a  lJ/£"  hem  at  bottom  and 
sides,  with  1"  heading  above  a  1"  casing. 

The  net  is  45"  wide,  which  when  the  hems  are 
taken  off  leaves  a  width  that  gives  a  soft 
fulness  to  the  average  window,  when  a  pair 
to  a  window  is  used. 

The  overhangings  are  of  the  plain  colored 
Scranton  Taffeta  which  comes  in  various 
colors.  The  3"  heading  at  the  top  is  lined 
with  paper  cambric.  This  stiffens  the  head¬ 
ing  and  the  small  1"  pinch  pleats  are  sewn 
by  machine  down  3"  to  hold  them  firmly  in 
place.  See  sketch. 


The  sketch  shows  the  pinch  plait  in  the  mak¬ 
ing.  In  “A”  the  pleat  is  sewn  down  3"  from 
the  top.  “B”  it  is  divided  into  three  parts 
and  each  part  is  tacked  at  the  top.  The 
next  step  is  “C  where  the  pleat  is  pinched 
together  three  or  four  inches  from  the  top 
and  tacked,  and  “D”  illustrates  the  finished 
plait. 


Twenty-five 


Twenty-six 


The  Colonial  Dining  Room 


LUSTRE  MARQUISETTE 
MEDALLIONED  CURTAIN 

No.  2141 

Made  yards  long  by  34  inches 
wide.  It  is  also  made  44  inches 
wide  under  No.  2179.  The 
colors  are  maize  and  sand. 


HOUGH  the  windows  illustrated 
are  small  regulation  windows  this 
treatment  might  easily  be  used 
if  they  were  casements. 

The  Lustre  Marquisette  medallion  curtain  is 
used  in  the  34"  width  on  the  small  windows, 
in  the  44"  width  on  the  large  double  win¬ 
dows,  a  pair  to  a  window  and  they  hang 
straight  to  the  sill.  They  are  finished  at  the 
top  with  a  1"  heading  and  1"  casing.  The 
curtain  may  be  drawn  together,  or  as  in  the 
sketch  when  the  windows  are  casements  and 
pulled  together. 

The  overhangings  are  essential  for  the  color 
they  give.  As  the  wall  paper  is  a  Toile,  the 
hangings  selected  are  striped  in  blue,  Chinese 
red  and  green.  They  carry  the  colors  of  the 
rug  to  the  wall  and  repeat  the  blue  of  the 
wall  paper.  They  are  finished  with  a  3"  hem 
at  the  bottom  and  a  1"  hem  at  the  sides  and 
2 V£"  French  heading  at  the  top.  The  pinch 
pleats  are  1 wide.  At  the  regulation  win¬ 
dows  they  need  not  pull,  but  if  the  windows 
are  casements  they  must  take  the  place  of 
shades.  Rings  are  sewn  at  the  back  of  pinch 
pleats  and  are  operated  by  a  small  pulley 
cord. 

The  fixtures  carry  two  3-8"  rods  from  which 
the  curtains  and  overhangings  are  hung. 

The  Lustre  Marquisette  curtains  are  orna¬ 
mented  with  several  types  of  medallions  and 
they  also  come  in  plain  effects  for  windows 
calling  for  simplicity  of  arrangement. 

The  curtains  are  carried  by  double  rods,  see 
sketch  “A”. 


Twenty-seven 


Twenty-Eight 


Wide  Single  Bed  Room  Windows 


LUSTRE  RUFFLED 
CURTAIN 

No.  2120 


lylade  234  yards  by  30  inches  wide  in 
eleven  colors.  60  inch  valance  to 
match,  No.  2122.  Piece  goods 
to  match,  No.  700 

LUSTER  BEDSPREAD 
No.  1500 
In  six  colors 


HE  Lustre  Marquisette  ruffled  cur¬ 
tain  is  used  attractively  on  all 
types  of  windows.  Here  it  is  drap¬ 
ed  low  to  give  length  to  the  window 
and  because  the  windows  are  so  broad,  the 
regulation  valance  is  used.  The  ruffled  cur¬ 
tains  are  made  yards  long.  The  only 
sewing  necessary  on  them  is  to  finish  the 
top  with  a  1"  heading  above  a  1"  casing. 

These  curtains  come  in  many  different  color 
combinations,  which  are  effective  against 
white  woodwork  and  in  combination  with 
the  mahogany.  The  curtains  are  carried  by 
double  rods  on  a  single  fixture  as  in  diagram, 
see  “A”. 

The  French  door  is  curtained  with  Lustre 
Marquisette  which  can  be  purchased  by  the 
yard  and  is  held  taut  at  top  and  bottom  by 
small  brass  rods  which  run  through  a  1" 
casing,  and  the  curtain  is  finished  top  and 
bottom  with  a  1"  heading. 

The  color  of  the  curtain  is  repeated  in  the 
Lustre  Bed  Spread,  both  being  made  in  many 
different  color  combinations,  to  match. 


Twenty-nine 


Thirty 


Small  Bed  Room  Windows 


TWO-TONE  LUSTRE 
RUFFLED  CURTAIN 
No.  2121 

Made  2l/i  yards  by  36  inches  wide. 
Maize  body  with  ruffle  in  color. 
Valance  to  match 
No.  2123 

LUSTRE  BEDSPREAD 
No.  1310 

In  four  color  combinations 


OR  the  bed  room  treatment  that  is 
essentially  severe  and  balanced 
with  a  stripe  wall  paper  and  bed 
spread,  its  balanced  windows  and 
twin  beds,  draped  windows  that  are  slightly 
frivolous  add  an  interesting  touch.  The 
striped  filet  marquisette  ruffled  curtain  is 
used  as  a  glass  curtain.  Its  soft  folds  are 
draped  back  with  ruffled  tie-backs  which  also 
hold  the  overhangings  of  Lustre  Marquisette. 
The  glass  curtains  have  an  ivory  body  with 
colored  stripe  of  rose,  blue,  gold  and  orchid. 
The  ruffled  curtain  is  draped  high  and  falls 
just  to  the  bottom  of  the  window  frame. 

The  overhangings  of  Lustre  Marquisette 
which  come  in  various  colors,  fall  to  the 
floor.  This  is  done  for  several  reasons.  It 
lengthens  the  appearance  of  the  window,  it 
conforms  to  the  daintiness  of  the  stripe,  and 
it  carries  with  it  a  holiday  air.  The  valance 
is  double  ruffled  and  can  be  had  by  the  yard 
or  ready  made  60"  wide. 

The  overhangings  are  unlined  and  are  fin¬ 
ished  with  a  3"  hem  at  the  bottom. 


A  triple  rod  carries  the  ruffled  curtains,  the 
overhangings  and  the  valance,  see  “A”. 
This  rod  is  on  one  fixture  and  is  fastened  1" 
from  the  top  of  the  wood  trim  as  in  “A”  of 
the  diagram. 

The  bed  spreads  are  made  in  color  combi¬ 
nations  of  rose,  green,  gold  and  blue  and  there 
are  also  a  number  of  other  attractive  color 
combinations  in  Scranton  Lustre  Spreads. 


Thirty-one 


Washing  Instructions 

The  Proper  Way  to  Care  for  Your  Curtains 

LUSTRE-LACE 

Y\ FASH  quickly  in  almost  cool  suds  made  of  pure  mild  soap.  We  recom¬ 
mend  Colgate’s  FAB  or  LUX.  Never  soak.  Squeeze,  never  Rub  or 
Twist.  Rinse  in  several  cool  waters  until  the  last  rinse  is  clear.  To  insure 
quick  and  even  drying,  pass  through  wringer  several  times. 

Dry  flat  or  hang  over  line  with  edges  straight,  away  from  sun  or  heat. 
Have  all  strain  come  on  cotton  (not  rayon)  threads.  Never  use  clothes¬ 
pins.  Ease  cotton  threads  to  shape  while  drying  and  again  while  pressing- 

If  stretchers  are  used,  reinforce  curtain  edges  with  tape.  Press  when 
almost  dry  with  a  warm  iron,  never  use  a  hot  iron. 


FINE  COTTON  CURTAINS 

First  measure  length  and  width  of  each  curtain  and  set  your  curtain 
stretcher  accordingly.  Then  soak  the  curtains  for  an  hour  or  two  in  warm 
suds.  After  soaking  wash  carefully  with  Ivory  soap  or  flakes  in  warm  water 
until  thoroughly  clean.  Rinse  thoroughly  in  two  or  three  clear  waters  and 
dip  in  very  thin  solution  of  starch.  Then  place  the  curtains  on  the  stretcher 
to  dry. 

Avoid  excessive  stretching  as  it  is  often  the  cause  of  small  breaks  apr 
pearing  in  your  curtains.  It  is  usually  best  to  take  the  heading  out  of  the 
curtains  before  laundering  so  that  it  will  not  be  necessary  to  pull  or  stretch 
the  curtains  in  drying. 

When  curtains  are  taken  down  it  is  always  best  to  have  them  laun¬ 
dered  before  putting  in  storage.  If  this  is  not  done  the  dirt  and  grit  which  is 
in  the  curtains  will  tend  to  rot  the  fabric. 


Thirty-two 


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